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Ban Ki-moon urges religious leaders to 'act boldly' in protecting people and the planet

Source: The Guardian

Nov 03, 2009

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UN secretary-general tells delegates at Windsor Castle summit that they can 'provoke, challenge and inspire political leaders'

The UN secretary-general today urged religious leaders to "set an example for the lifestyle of billions" by establishing green places of worship, purchasing environmentally friendly goods and investing ethically in sustainable products.

Ban Ki-moon made the rallying cry in Windsor Castle, where members of faith-based and secular groups were attending a three-day climate change summit. He told delegates they could encourage governments to "act more boldly" in protecting people and the planet.

"We have technology and the science. Science has made it clear that climate change is happening and accelerating much, much faster than one realises," he said.

"We have know-how and resources but the only vacuum is political will, that is all that is lacking. You can provoke, challenge and inspire political leaders."

The audience sitting in the Waterloo Chamber had travelled from as far away as China, Ghana, India, Japan and Tanzania. Moon said many in

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